The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (07-08)
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Asian
(07-08)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(07-08)2%
10%
Black
(07-08)92%
83%
White
(07-08)6%
5%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Residential Schools?
277 students attend Residential Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Residential Schools students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Residential Schools part of?
Residential Schools is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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